Tickled Pink is the American Cancer Society’s premier fundraising luncheon honoring exceptional Houstonians who have made significant contributions to our community. We are thrilled to announce our 2025 Tickled Pink Honorees: Myrtle Jones, Leila Perrin, Brandi Sikes, Rick Smith, and Gaye Lynn Zarrow. The day will feature a VIP Reception and our keynote speaker, Shannon Miller, 7-Time Olympic medalist and cancer survivor, who will share a meaningful message of HOPE. Additionally, please save the date for our 2025 Kickoff Party presented by TOOTSIES on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 4:00-6:00pm.
Dr. Sippi Khurana is a board certified Rheumatologist, Immunologist and Internist. She was the owner and practicing physician of a private practice called Allergy and Rheumatology Specialists of Houston. She has since transitioned and has fully dedicated her career to the nonprofit sector. She is married to Ajay Khurana, Co-President at Quantum Capital Group, and mother to Shaan and Seva. Wife and mother are the titles she cherishes the most.
To learn more about our 2025 Chair, Dr. Sippi Khurana, please click here.
Leisa Holland-Nelson Bowman
Donna Lewis
Beth Wolff
Shannon Miller competed in TWO Olympic Games, earning 7 Olympic medals! (2 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze) She is the only female athlete to be inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame – Twice! (Individual (2006) and Team (2008)). Shannon is a mother of two, cancer survivor, author and sports analyst but she will forever be remembered for her focus, determination and as the leader of the Magnificent Seven!
To learn more about our 2025 Keynote Speaker, Shannon Miller, please click here.
Since 1946, the American Cancer Society has supported researchers at pivotal points in their career – to give them the support they need to keep great research going or to take their ideas from dream to reality. The American Cancer Society is proud to have helped more than 24,000 investigators make important advances in prevention, early detection, treatment, and care for those with cancer. In fact, 53 of those investigators have gone on to win the Nobel Prize, considered the highest accolade any scientist can receive. As the largest private not-for-profit, non-governmental funder of cancer research in the US, the American Cancer Society has played a role in many of the major cancer research breakthroughs of the last century.
Learn MoreFor more than 10 decades, the American Cancer Society has been dedicated to pursuing better outcomes for every cancer, every life. Today, more people are surviving cancer than ever before, but there is still work to be done. Join us, support us, and help us end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
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